Local notes report storms and accidents across Iowa towns
A compilation of incidents spans Jefferson township Allamakee county and other locales. Items include cattle killed by lightning near Jefferson, a man killed near Manson by a train, Sheriff Dewey’s resignation in Fayette, liquor arrests at Lime Springs and Bonair, burglaries in Fort Dodge, a house strike in New Hampton, and Cedar Rapids building activity tied to a $120 000 Y permit. Also noted are automobile speed arrests in Vinton, church service changes in Independence, Red Cross lunches in New Hampton, adoptions of two French war orphans by Senator and Mrs. Kenyon, a first woman trustee at Fayette U S A, a boy’s eye injury near West Union, a farm agent initiative for Fayette county, a car crash at Fredericksburg, a lightning strike in Volga City, and a trainload of shrapnel guns passing through Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Allamakee County
Lewis Weideman
Manson
Dewey
Fayette County
Lime Springs
Bonair
Fort Dodge
J. J. Hebrank
New Hampton
Red Cross Fund
Kenyon
Fayette
W. A. Hoyt
Theo. Farrell
West Union
Otto Meier
Fredericksburg
Otto Schultz
Potpourri and Jingles from Decorah in 1917
A fragment from a Decorah Iowa piece blends social musings with playful observations about weather, the year 1917, and local life. It notes a cold wave, mentions Winneshiek county and Decorah, and lightly muses on crops, June weather, bugs, and quirky бытовые tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Decorah
Dune
Iowa
Stomach Trouble Relief Reported by Lima Woman
Miss Emma Yerbryke of Lima Ohio describes two years of bilious attacks and dizziness. She credits Chamberlains Tablets for rapid improvement and lists R A Engbertson as the seller. Adv. 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Yerbryke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Milk and Dairy Campaign For Wartime Demand
Des Moines reports a campaign to mobilize dairymen and farmers in Iowa to boost milk butter and egg production while curbing calf and dairy cow sales. Commissioner William B. Barney outlines education efforts linked to Hoover's food cabinet and a seven member advisory group including Haskell of Beatrice Creamery to coordinate dairy interests nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Dairy and Food Department
William B. Barney
Barney
Resto
Washington, D. C
Herbert C. Hoover
Europe
Washington
George W. Haskell
Chicago
Beatrice Creamery Company
Hoover
Haskell
Hampton
England
An Hour a Day for My Country War Slogan Prompts Math
The August issue urges women to commit an hour daily, showing with figures how 10 000 women yield 60 000 hours weekly and 240 000 monthly of service. It argues a million volunteers would supply 1 000 000 hours daily, supporting government efforts from the President to Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Companion
United States
Hoover
America
Common Canning Errors and Their Causes
A concise guide from Farm and Fireside lists frequent canning mistakes. It notes sour taste from delayed processing, corn darkening from old corn or over blanching, cloudiness from overcooking, and shrinkage from poor packing. It advises proper blanching, timing, and keeping water at boiling point.
Dried Apples in Big Demand
Farm and Fireside notes renewed interest in reviving apple evaporating plants once unprofitable due to low demand. It cites municipal and community drying efforts in hop kilns across New York, Oregon, Washington, and California where hop growing and drying have been prominent.
Public Board Proceedings Open Bids and Appointments 1917
The Board of Supervisors met June 28 1917 to open bids for corrugated culverts and awarded to Lyle Corrugated Culvert Co as lowest bidder for Class A material. The session adjourned to 8:30 am June 29 and continued with road petitions, audits, and resignations including county engineer Will M. Lee effective August 1 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Williams
J. P. Kuhn
C. Morton
C. G
Ugen
Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Whittaker-Glessner Co
Lyle Corrugated Culvert Co
J. Williams
C. S
Carrie
Urr Oak
Bluffton
Decorah
T. Murdock
Knute Sanden
Ernest Bergman
Cestaneenstaties
Barfoot
A. F
Barthell
H. F
Justice Peace
Biermann
Eaard
Ceverescanre Ts If
Fred
Printing
Evernaba
Toring Sesivui
Evernaba Co
Ellingson
Pris- Crate
Haugen
Kuhn
J. P
Lee
Wm. M
Will M
Messenger Printing Co
Ey Miller
H. E
Winneshiek Tithe
Abseface
Wiliams J
Williams
Burns
John Et al
Barth
Geo
Draggin
Bergan
M. C
Et al
Broghammer
Helwig
Joe
Labo Clinic
Clarence
Carolan
Frank
Dragging Evans
D. C
Ladof Ccs
Gardner
Arthur
Langaas
John
Langas
John 4
Meyer
H. L
Damage Murdock
Tom
Murdock
Nolan
John F
Reed
la Reed
Bet
Ez * el
Kdw
B. Herwig
Barber
Maple Ave
Lax Vic
Rene
O. L
E. M
Doan
Wangler
Bridge Fund
Coupe House
Merrill
Chas. E. Co
Morton
Moore
Anderson
Arthur Labo Buchett
Phil Et al
Lab Baker
G. F
Bergman
Ernest Et al
Mr. Herwig
Herwig
Labo
Fos- Frudden Lumber Co
ter-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Opiate Narrative Malformed Entry From Pharmacy Ad
Fragmentary OCR reads about opiate use and a pharmacy named Eng Hertean's Pharmacy with unclear advertisement. No clear events, dates, or names beyond generic references.
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Summer health tip urges every family to keep Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand as the season nears. The ad claims it has no superior for its use and notes it can be invaluable, urging readers to buy now from R. A. Engbertson. Some copy ends with a proverb about bread and butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Chamberlain's Tablets and Kidney Pills Adverts
Advertisements praise Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion with testimonials from Eugene Knight and others. Foley Kidney Pills claim to relieve rheumatic pains and kidney problems with claims of quick relief from Engbertson's Pharmacy. Samson noted as first actor to bring down a house and killed in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Eugene
Knight
Wilmington, N
R. A. Engbertson
A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Foley
Solomon Pequette
Flat River
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
Samson
Probate notice of Iowa estate administration 1917
Late of Madison township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. P. P. Hove appointed administrator with bonds as required. All claims must be exhibited and all debts settled at Decorah Iowa by June 30 1917. R F B Portman attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
P. Hove
Decorah
R. F. B. Portman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Glasrud
Spring Grove
Volga City
Henry Whitford
Minnesota Field Artillery
Oelwein
Fort Snelling
Fort Riley
Kansas
Earth
Official
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Whittaker-Glessner
Moga Anderson
Gilbert
Brittendall
C. W
Fisher
Henry
Dragging
Gunderson
Johnson
Adolph
Adelph
Anton
Lukesh
Hennen
Nelson
Murel
Scholbrock
Clem
Coughlin
Nature Delaney
P. C
Rank Ae
Clothing County
Haas
H. W
Coun- OP
McKinney
Ty Farm
McCusker
Bed “County
Feed County Repairs Coun- Odden
C. J
Feed County Farm
Rosenthal
County Farm
Emil
Fred J ' Schamel
Upper Iowa Power Co
Lights County Farm Westrum
Merchandise County Farm
Adams Seed C
Clark
H. H
Angpew
Rosenthal Emil
Perry
Ehited
Oscar Winger
C. Schaaf
Creston
Perr Re Ererene
Amunabon
A. Dy
Hover
Hanson
Oscar
Hovey
Rudolph
Tra
Loviien
Olaf
Moe
Albert
Estad
Harry
Martinson
Myr
Ernes
Peterson
Lawrence McMillen
Leland
Ruth
Ruen
Alves
Ringoen
Elmer
Ramilo
Ray Et al
Styve
Gust
Stoskopf
Flore
Sivesind
Alfred
Tinium
Otto
Woodward
Elm
Eng Hertean’s
Chamberlain’s
Bushers
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
O. Hove
Hove
Kalo
Menthorell Co
Albert Les Mion
M. J. Soukup Decorah, Iowa
C.F. Ameli
Highlandville
Burr Oak Mercantile CO
Burr Oak
J. C. Beard
McMasters
Winneshiek Hotel
Gouraud
Hopkins & Son
New York
Adams Seed CO
Marsh Buiding
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Colorado
Rock Island Lines
Denver
Colorado Springs
Safety and Service First
Schrempf
Ream’s Market
Decorah State Bank
Rud
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